Development of the Sources of Spirituality Scale.
Journal of counseling psychology July 1, 2015 Don E Davis, Kenneth Rice, Joshua N Hook et al. 72 citations
Spirituality can involve a sense of closeness or connection with a theistic being, the transcendent, oneself, humanity, or nature, not just religious forms. Across four studies, the Sources of Spirituality (SOS) Scale was developed and validated to measure these distinct elements. Factor structure was consistent across undergraduate and community adult samples. Construct validity was supported by associations with religious commitment, attitudes toward the Sacred, and connection with nature. Latent profile analysis revealed five distinct patterns of spirituality based on the SOS subscales. The findings have implications for therapy and models of spirituality.